Bernard Elmo

Dement

Bernard Elmo Dement son of the late Leona Bertha Casey and Daniel Edgar Dement was born at Redford, Missouri, on March 19, 1922. He departed this life at his residence in Centerville, on January 15, 2008, having attained the age of 85 years, nine months and 27 days.

On August 17, 1946 in Centerville, Missouri, Elmo was united in marriage to Ruby Goodman to this loving union four children were born. Ruby preceded him in death on March 8, 2005. Elmo was baptized at the Church of Christ, Centerville, Missouri. Elmo loved listening to and playing Blue Grass music, gardening, mechanic work, and fishing. Elmo loved spending time with his family and friends and he never met a stranger.

Elmo was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Leona, his wife, Ruby, one daughter, Phillis Welch, four brothers, Wayne, Harold, Glenwood, and Stanley Dement.

Elmo is survived by three sons, Gary and wife Lorretta of Centerville, Terry and wife Susie of Vulcan, Ted and wife Janet of Centerville, one brother, Daniel Edward Dement of Centerville, five sisters, Lucille Goodman of Centerville, Thelma McNail of Pevely, Velma Bowles of Potosi, Rose Forshee of Mt. Home, AR, Norma Buhler of Fredericktown, 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Elmo will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Thurs. 6 to 8 P.M.

Funeral Friday 11 A.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, MO.
Minister: Jerry Cunieo
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, MO